Avs' Duchene (Knee) Set To Join Teammates On Upcoming Road Trip: Matt Duchene (knee) skated on his own Thursday, and is expected to accompany the team on its upcoming three-game road trip, the Denver Post reports. (Updated 02/11/2012)
Injury Report
Knee - (Updated - 1/3/12)
Fantasy Analysis
Nothing official has been announced, however the Avs travel through Western Canada next week to visit the Canucks, Oilers and Jets, so look for a possible return to the ice for Matt Duchene during that stretch. (Updated 02/11/2012).
01/03/2012 01:47 Avalanche improve to 7-0 in shootouts
Ryan O'Reilly scored the tying goal with 5:43 left in the third period, Milan Hejduk got the only goal in a shootout and Semyon Varlamov made 31 saves to lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.
12/30/2011 00:02 Avalanche 3, Coyotes 2
Semyon Varlamov made 25 saves, Gabriel Landeskog had a goal and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Phoenix Coyotes 3-2 on Thursday night.
12/29/2011 22:13 Avs' Duchene suffers right knee injury
Colorado Avalanche center Matt Duchene has left Thursday's game against the Phoenix Coyotes because of a right knee injury and will not return.
12/24/2011 00:12 Avs win team record 8th straight at home
Matt Duchene scored late in overtime and Jean-Sebastien-Giguere stopped 29 shots to lead the Colorado Avalanche over the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Friday.
Last season, Duchene celebrated his sophomore campaign by leading the Avs in total points (67), and tying for first in goals (27) and assists (40). At just 20 years old, Duchene has undeniably become the face of the Avs franchise and a leader both on the ice and in the dressing room. On a fantasy basis, Duchene's supporting cast became a tad weaker last season following the departures of linemate Chris Stewart and budding defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk to St. Louis. However, this did not seem to slow him down much, as Duchene still managed to score 20 points (6A, 14A) in his last 23 games following the trade, with the help of linemates Paul Stastny and Milan Hejduk. Furthermore, there is more help on the way in the form of second-overall draft pick Gabriel Landeskog. This season, expect more of the same from Duchene as he continues his rapid development into one of the NHL's elite players. A point-per-game season should be well within his grasp this year. (Updated 10/4/11)
